Stay
organized
and
prepared
with the
planning
timetable
below!
You can
even
print
out the
list and
check
off each
item as
you
finish
it.
3-4
Weeks
Before
The
Party
Set
budget
Rent
tables
and
chairs
Arrange
for
any
special
help
Make
a
list
of
your
basic
supplies
and
needs
Send
out
invitations
Decide
on
theme
and
order
decorations
2-3
Weeks
Before
The
Party
Plan
your
menu
Prepare
food
ahead
of
time,
if
possible,
and
freeze
Purchase
favors
and
tableware
Choose
music
Order
any
flowers
Determine
your
event
schedule
for
activities
(games,
mingling,
food)
-
always
have
a
few
extra
ideas
in
your
bag
1 week
Before
The
Party
Finalize
the
headcount,
but
be
flexible
that
it
may
change
Purchase
beverages
Check
camera
equipment
and
purchase
film
2-3 Days
Before
The
Party
Confirm
all
arrangements
Purchase
any
fresh
food
Give
helpers
a
specific
task
from
your
list
Arrange
your
serving
trays
and
dishes
Arrange
favors
Decide
on
what
you
will
wear!
1 Day
Before
The
Party
Decorate!
Complete
food
preparation
and
pick
up
ordered
food
items
Set
tables
Make
room
for
coats
and
purses
Purchase
ice
The Day
Of The
Party
Put
out
any
outdoor
decorations
Set
out
bowls
of
candy
and
nuts
Give
last-minute
instructions
to
helpers
Set
up
the
bar
Prepare
any
last-minute
food
Put
your
camera
out
so
you
are
sure
to
capture
the
memories
Start
the
music,
light
candles,
set
the
mood
Get
ready
for
the
event
a
bath,
glass
of
wine,
exercise
whatever
gets
you
in
the
right
mood
Relax
and
enjoy
the
party!
